Hungarian GP Preview: Vettel Hopes for Improvement

The Formula 1 season continues its summer season competing at the historic tracks in Europe, and this weekend the drivers will move just 18km away from Budapest to the Hungaroring circuit. 

Obviously, the man to beat is Vettel. He has a 77 point lead over Fernando Alonso and has utterly dominated this season. Last year, Vettel qualified first but finished third behind Webber and Alonso. Vettel has had problems in Hungary in the past. He did not finish in 2008 or 2009 and only made in to 16th in 2007 in his debut with Toro Rosso. 

While it looks like Vettel might have this year's championship already won, there is still a real fight for second place. Webber, Hamilton and Alonso are second, third and fourth respectively and only nine points separate second from fourth.  

Do not count McLaren out of this race. Not only is Lewis hot off a win last week at the Nurburgring, but McLaren has a record nine wins in Hungary, more than any other manufacturer. 

The 16-corner circuit has been part of the Formula 1 calendar since 1986. Unfortunately, the Hungaroring is often seen as a relatively slow course because of its location and lack of use. Only a few other series race at the Hungaroring and that means a lack of grip. Also, the course is in a dry part of Hungary and dust and sand on the course is often a problem. 

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